Warehouse Associate [Freezer]

Warehouse Associate [Freezer]

Hours: 8am - 5pm

Location: Houston, Tx 77073

Pay Rate: $18 - $19 DOE

Responsibilities

• Picks and assembles orders as indicated on the pick list in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner
• Works with receiving to unload freezer items from delivery trucks in a timely manner
• Inspects received products for damage and volume accuracy and documents accordingly
• Accurately stocks inventory in the assigned warehouse location and rotates product inventory to maintain a First-IN, First-OUT (FIFO) food storage system
• Partakes in warehouse upkeep and ensures the freezer is clean and organized
• Participate in the weekly warehouse meetings
• Attend semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend
• Provide logistics support for Company events and functions outside of normal working hours
• Other duties as required from manager
• Obligation to answer to all management as requested

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Possesses basic mathematical knowledge such as counting inventory, weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc.
• Has strong communications and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates awareness of proper warehouse safety procedures
• Ability to operate both sit-down and reach truck forklift required; certified in both preferred
• Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors preferred

Physical Requirements

• Able to work without sitting for extended periods of time, including standing and walking
• Able to talk, hear, climb, balance, reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Able to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Able to handle and move up to 165 pounds assisted frequently
• Specific vision abilities are required, including close and distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus and maintain clarity.

Other Requirements

• Conversational level English required; Business level English preferred
• Able to work weekends, holidays, afterhours, and 2nd Shift as needed
• Has and maintains a clean driving record
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Works efficiently independently and in a team
• Adapts to frequent changes in assignments and workload
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year of freezer (temperature under -10F) experience required

Working Conditions

• Noise Level: Loud while indoors
• Required to wear company provided insulated freezer suit while in freezer
• Freezing temperatures between -10 and -20 degrees Fahrenheit

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $18.00 - $19.00